BMW 3: Climate Control
As in previous BMW hybrid vehicles, an electrically powered air conditioning
compressor is used in
the G20 PHEV. Because the A/C compressor has an electric motor, it is possible
to operate the air
conditioning independently of the combustion engine. Thus the customer can enjoy
the cooling effect
of the air conditioning even while driving in pure electric mode and while
stopped.
The high-voltage battery unit is cooled by the vehicle's refrigerant's circuit.
The stationary climate control is also available in the G20 PHEV.
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G20 PHEV, components of refrigerant circuit
Combined expansion and shutoff valve (interior)
Combined expansion and shutoff valve (high-voltage battery unit)
High-voltage battery unit
Refrig
Electric A/C compressor (EKK)
Signal connector
Low pressure line (gaseous refrigerant at low temperature and low
pressure)
High-voltage connector
High pressure line (gaseous refrigerant at hig
Owing to the fact that the air conditioning compressor in the G20 PHEV is
electrically operated and
that the high-voltage battery unit has high energy and power densities, a
stationary climate
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Electronic emergency gearbox release
As with the conventional 8-speed automatic transmission, the GA8P75HZ also
has an electrical
emergency release option.
In conventional vehicles the starter motor rotates for this, and also drives the
mechanical transmission
oil pump via the torque converter. W
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort
and individual settings can be stored in the vehicle
and modified or reset at any time.
For example, this includes:
Settings for the seat and steering wheel positions.
Suspension and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can